Category: Awareness
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — What Lessons Can We Learn From This Iconic Game?
Read more: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — What Lessons Can We Learn From This Iconic Game?Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, released by Konami in 1997 on the first PlayStation console and Sega Saturn, is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed video games of all time. Despite its now-iconic status, the game initially sold poorly upon release, only gaining recognition over time. It pioneered the Metroidvania genre—named after the…
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How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?
Read more: How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?Watching Finding Your Feet (2018) with my wife was a delightful experience. This British comedy may not be the greatest movie of all time, but it has a warm heart if you set aside the clichés and stereotypes it leans on. The story revolves around Sandra, a woman whose life is upended when she discovers…
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Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a Blueprint for Harmony Between Humanity and Nature?
Read more: Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a Blueprint for Harmony Between Humanity and Nature?Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 Japanese animated post-apocalyptic fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1982–1994 manga series of the same name. Although the film was created before the founding of Studio Ghibli, it is often considered part of the studio’s body of work and is…
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Michael Jackson: The King of Pop – What Can We Learn from His Legacy?
Read more: Michael Jackson: The King of Pop – What Can We Learn from His Legacy?Michael Jackson, famously dubbed the “King of Pop,” remains one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. As an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist, his influence spans generations. Discussions about his life, legacy, and even the controversies surrounding him are abundant, but here, I aim to highlight two crucial aspects that…
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My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and Society
Read more: My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and SocietyWe recently watched the movie “My Old Ass”, as my wife wanted to see it after reading good reviews on X. Released in theaters in 2024, the story unfolds in the stunning setting of Muskoka Lakes, Ontario. It follows Elliott, an 18-year-old girl who encounters her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip. I was pleasantly…
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Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe – Exploring Themes of Society and Awareness
Read more: Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe – Exploring Themes of Society and AwarenessWe watched Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe with my wife. Though I had heard of GeGeGe no Kitarō, the famous manga by Shigeru Mizuki, I had never read it. I knew the central theme revolved around yōkai, a fascinating class of Japanese folklore creatures—spirit-monsters with deep cultural roots. The movie serves as a…
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Hotel California by The Eagles: A Masterpiece with Timeless Reflections
Read more: Hotel California by The Eagles: A Masterpiece with Timeless ReflectionsReleased in 1977, the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles remains one of the most famous and enigmatic songs ever written. It is a musical masterpiece, concluding with an iconic 2-minute-and-12-second electric guitar solo performed by Felder and Joe Walsh. The two guitarists take turns playing the lead before harmonizing in a series of arpeggios,…
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Once Upon a Time… Life: A Lesson in Education and Responsibility
Read more: Once Upon a Time… Life: A Lesson in Education and ResponsibilityOnce Upon a Time… Life was a French educational animated television series that captivated the minds of children and adults alike. Among similar series that explored topics like history or space, this particular show stood out for its focus on the human body. It was my personal favorite. Despite its simplified explanations tailored for children,…
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Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s Flaws
Read more: Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s FlawsAudition is a Japanese horror movie directed by Takashi Miike, released in 1999. I first watched it while living in France on the television channel Arte. Miike, known for his unsettling films, adapts Ryū Murakami’s novel in this masterpiece. The story revolves around a middle-aged widower who orchestrates a fake audition with the help of…
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Chrono Trigger: A Timeless Masterpiece and a Lesson for Humanity
Read more: Chrono Trigger: A Timeless Masterpiece and a Lesson for HumanityReleased in 1995 for the Super Nintendo platform by Square (now Square Enix), Chrono Trigger was the first JRPG I ever played. Borrowing my brother’s Super Nintendo, I immersed myself in the game on Saturday afternoons when I could enjoy playing alone, using the family TV in the living room. My brother had bought the…